“I live a little bit on the seat of my pants, I try to be alert and available…for life to happen to me. We’re in this life, and if you’re not available, the sort of ordinary time goes past and you didn’t live it. But if you’re available, life gets huge. You’re really living it.”

Okay, this is impressive. James Altucher — as his title suggests — binge-watched every Bill Murray movie. Then, so inspired by the Murray Magic, curated a selection of quotes from the man himself.

And they’re all just so brilliant. That quote I’ve pulled out right there is my favourite of the bunch, but dammit read them all.

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